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This is a model painted with Tamiya White which will more clearly show the washed lines. Notice the different angles, just like a real car, the lines slightly disappear as you move the car around. Now, take some time and go outside and walk around your 1/1 car. Nothing different. That's what I like about this system.....

Another example....

Guys, all the washing and scribing I do is first accomplished on the BARE plastic, I do not wash the lines after adding primer. I scribe them very deep and after that I do not have to touch them anymore. Not after primer, basecoats or even clear, it's as simple as that. That is exactly the idea behind scribing them deeply. Neither the primer, paint nor clear touch the scribed/washed lines and that goes with any paint. No matter how dark the wash is, if you look at the pictures of the completed model you will notice that they don't end up as dark as the lines on the bare plastic. That's the magic of this system. You can use dark purple if you want and you won't even need to worry about that. Now, let's say you want to give them a wash after painting. No problem, again, the lines are so deeply scribed that the actual wash will still look realistic and realistic is what we are going for here.

I just bought a real one so heck yeah I'm getting one!!!! A Cruze for a Cruz!!!

:DI just got me a Cruze because of course.......I'm a Cruz!!!!!

Terrific work, very clean!

Thanks Len, your info is very helpful. I will give them a try and hope I can also get a little more input from the other guys here in the forum!

Len, thanks for the response, funny that the last guy I talked to actually told me this is the brand that he is also using and loves it. Do you buy yours through their website? Can you provide me with a link?

Greetings guys, I guess what I want to have is a better understanding on your favorite brands. I've never used them for clear coating my models but would like to start at some point. My questions are: 1- Best place to purchase them? Internet? Local paint jobbers? Stores? 2- Is it true that the hardener has a shelf life? If so, what methods should I use to make it last longer? 3- Brands? Which are your favorite? Which ones go on thinner or flow better? 4- What mix ratio, PSI or anything else you guys can add to explain the use? 5- Which airbrushes work better for you when it comes to shooting these? In the meantime I will be googling some info on the subject but I think it's always best to consult people through the forum, I want to hear opinions from my fellow modelers. I have heard of a few favorite brands from some people but I like to have this kind of info on paper so, the more people join in to discuss, the better. Thanks guys!

I had a great time and got together with a lot of old friends. Thanks NNL East for another great show!!!

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Very nice work, welcome!

You did miracles with this kit, I love it my friend!!!!!

Sorry, couldn't understand the question, now I do. Rims were Alcladed, center was not......

Thanks guys! Bruce....outer web???

The color is Rally Red from Valspar, it was an automotive paint mixed per my request and one I used several years ago on a '67 Corvette.

Very cool as usual my friend!!

Turned out awesome!

Cool to see some updates on this my friend, can't wait to see it finished!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL1tMSiXvk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDWFoR_aCIY

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This is a little something I threw together for a club member. Paint is Valspar automotive Rally Red and Testor's Wet Look clear. Kit is completely out of box with the wiring of the engine being the only extras. Tke kid had a lot of warpage issues all througout but I managed to straighten it out pretty good. All in all, I think it looks pretty good. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Very cool!!!

Amazing and clean work, I love it!!!

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